Unity 6 Split-Screen Multiplayer (2–4 Players) with the New Input System

Build Local Split-Screen Multiplayer in Unity 6 (2–4 Players)!
In this fast-paced Unity tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a fully working local multiplayer setup using the new Input System and PlayerInputManager. We’ll add support for multiple control schemes and automatically adjust the screen layout for 2–4 players — keyboard and controller friendly!

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

How to use Unity’s PlayerInputManager

Setting up 2–4 player join logic

Creating dynamic split-screen layouts with custom viewports

Supporting multiple control schemes (keyboard + controllers)

Organizing your multiplayer-ready project for quick prototyping

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro & What We’re Building
00:28 – Setting Up New Project
00:46 – Input Actions Assets Setup
02:20 – Creating the Player Prefab
03:08 – Create the PlayerController Script
04:46 – Player Prefab Update
05:47 – Writing the SplitScreenCamera Script
09:21 – Player Prefab Update #2
09:38 – Testing with 2–3 Players
9:54 – Outro